festive for the holidays, part deux

put on your red lips, ladies! it’s time to get dressed up for those christmas parties!

the formula for this outfit is simple – plaid shirt + flirty skirt + sparkly necklace. i added a fur vest just for fun, but hung it up when i got to the party. what really makes it work, in my opinion, is the plaid and the sparkles. they seem like opposites, but put them together and it just works. i find that a lot when i’m getting dressed actually – mix opposites (denim and sequins, high and low, leather and ruffles) and they will usually play well together.

this next one i wore to our neighborhood party, which was a dressier affair. i’ve had this dress for probably 10 years, and it still feels relevant. i love when i accidentally buy a piece that works for the long haul! the faux fur snood has worked into so many outfits lately. it feels festive and fun, not to mention super warm.